With the first "third" of the season under our belts, the Sixers are staring at two superstars playing chicken over whose style runs the team. Can Simmons and Embiid be the best versions of themselves and coexist, or do they need to find a way to compromise in order to fit. This podcast evaluates how unlikely the first scenario is historically, and begins to chart a path through the next "third" of the season until the All-Star break.

Welcome to the Sixers

Welcome To The Sixers S:02 Ep:03 Heading into 2020

It's a 5-0 start and there's lots to cover... While the 76ers Process thrives, how Danny Ainge's personal baggage lowered the ceiling on the Celtics' rebuild. The Embiid/KAT fight, and how it started 3 years go on TNT. Why is Korkmaz playing all these Furkan minutes? The wisdom of the Tobias Harris contract heading into 2020 free agency. What Horford's play tells us about the 76ers shot philosophy. The potential value of cutch free throws.

Welcome To The Sixers S:02 Ep:02 The 5-0 Sixers May Never Lose Again

It's Season 2 and a brand new Sixers team is setting its sites on a title. With all these roster changes, is The Process over? No, this is the ultimate Process team. In this episode we'll unpack why this is the ultimate extension of Sam Hinkie's team building strategy, and why a team without TJ. Cov, and Dario is still the ultimate Process Sixers squad.

Welcome To The Sixers S:02 Ep:01 The Ultimate Process Team

The NBA has a very specific point of view on the 76ers newfound success. How does that agenda influence the way the team is covered? When Woj reports the Sixers are interested in Jimmy Butler, who is he reporting that on behalf of? This episode explores the outside influences you have to be mindful of when staying on top of the "news."

Welcome to the Sixers Ep 3: NBA Gaslighting

With so many podcasts swirling around the Sixers. which ones are worth a listen? Which are must-subscribes? Which national podcasts are worth keeping an eye on for Sixers news? Which are hosted by blowhard ding dongs? This episode of the podcast is so far up its own butt it can only be described as "meta."

Welcome to the Sixers Ep 2: Sixers Podcasts, a "How to" Guide

In this inaugural episode let's review the Sixers GM search, why the position is so important generally, and why it's so important specifically given the Sixers GM track record over the past 6 years. It's a look into Sam Hinkie and Bryan Colangelo's tenures with the team, and why their unique stories raise the stakes for the next Sixers GM hire. Programming Note: The Sixers hired Elton Brand! I've appended a note in the beginning of the episode to address the hire, and how it relates to my notes on the process to date. Nothing like kicking off a podcast with a disclaimer!

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Welcome to the Sixers

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